Trea Turner

Trea Turner: biography

Trea Turner is a professional baseball player who currently plays as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). Earlier he played for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Childhood and youth

Trea Turner was born on June 30, 1993, in Boynton Beach, Florida, USA. He grew up in a family that was passionate about sports, and he began playing baseball at a young age. Turner attended Park Vista Community High School in Lake Worth, where he played baseball, basketball, and football. However, he excelled the most in baseball and was scouted by several college programs.

After graduating from high school, Turner decided to attend North Carolina State University, where he played college baseball for the NC State Wolfpack. He had an outstanding college career, earning numerous accolades and breaking several records. In his freshman year, he was named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American team, and he went on to earn All-ACC honors in each of his three seasons at NC State.

Baseball career

Trea Turner's professional baseball career began in 2014 when he was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the MLB draft. He played in the Padres' minor league system for a brief period before being traded to the Washington Nationals in 2015.

Turner made his MLB debut with the Nationals in August 2015 and quickly impressed with his speed and athleticism. He hit his first MLB home run in September of that year, and by the end of the season, he had stolen eight bases in just 27 games.

In 2016, Turner began the season in the minors but was called up to the Nationals in June. He quickly became a fixture in the team's lineup, playing primarily at shortstop and hitting .342 with 13 home runs and 33 stolen bases in just 73 games. Turner's impressive performance earned him a seventh-place finish in the National League Rookie of the Year voting.

Over the next few seasons, Turner established himself as one of the top shortstops in the league. In 2018, he was named to the All-Star team for the first time and won his first Silver Slugger Award. He hit .271 with 19 home runs, 73 RBI, and 43 stolen bases, finishing third in the National League in steals.

In 2019, Turner continued to produce at a high level, hitting .298 with 19 home runs, 57 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. He won his second Silver Slugger Award and finished ninth in the National League MVP voting.

Turner's 2020 season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but he still managed to win his first Gold Glove Award for his outstanding defensive play at shortstop. He hit .335 with four home runs, 26 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in just 59 games.

In July 2021, Turner was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he has continued to excel. He hit .328 with three home runs, 13 RBI, and nine stolen bases in just 33 games with the Dodgers in 2021.

The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a contract with Turner on December 8, 2022, that would last 11 years and have a value of $300 million.

Overall, Turner has established himself as one of the most talented and versatile players in the league, with the ability to hit for average, power, and steal bases while also playing exceptional defense.

Personal life

Trea Turner tends to keep his personal life private, but some information is publicly available. Turner is married to Kristen Harabedian, whom he met while they were both attending North Carolina State University. The couple got married in November 2018, and they frequently share photos of each other on social media. They have a son together, who was born in February, 2021.

Turner is also known for his charitable work. In 2018, he participated in the Players Weekend initiative, during which he wore cleats with the name "LOVE" written on them to raise awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. He has also supported various other charitable causes, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

In his free time, Turner enjoys playing video games and listening to music. He has mentioned in interviews that he often listens to music to help him focus before games. Turner has also expressed an interest in pursuing a career in broadcasting after he retires from baseball.

Achievements and accomplishments

• 2-time Silver Slugger Award winner (2018, 2019)
• Gold Glove Award winner (2020)
• All-Star selection (2018)
• Led the National League in stolen bases (2018)
• 3-time National League Player of the Week (2018, 2019, 2021)
• Set the record for most stolen bases in a single postseason series (2021 NLDS)
• Named to the All-ACC First Team three times (2012-2014) during his college career at North Carolina State University
• Named a Freshman All-American by multiple publications in his first year of college (2012)
• Holds the NC State record for career stolen bases (113)
• Played a key role in helping the Washington Nationals win the World Series in 2019